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July 6, 2009

Xray Lightweight Centre Diff Outdrive adapters

Xray now offers lightweight CNC-machined centre diff outdrive adapters. Made from Hudy toughened steel, the outdrives have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard outdrive adapters. CNC-machined on precision German long-turn machines they have been additionally ground and strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight, then further hardened to ensure maximum strength and extra-long lifespan. Final precision hand-grinding ensures a very high tolerance and a tight fit in the diff body and diff gear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 5, 2009

Axial Racing 32RR-1 Nitro engine

Axial Racing have released their new 32RR-1 nitro engine. Based on the popular .28RR, this engine is designed to be more efficient and output more power than the previous .32 engine while still delivering monster torque. Featuring a true ABC sleeve construction for durability, a balanced crankshaft for improved RPM & efficiency and a composite 9.0mm slide carburetor that includes 8.0 and 8.5mm optional air venturi’s, the new machined aluminium cooling head features increased surface area for better cooling.

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July 5, 2009

LRP BEC, Engine Monoblock & Starter box

Three releases that we skipped over earlier in the week from LRP are a new heavy duty BEC, one-piece aluminium engine mount and new competition starter box. The BEC is a new extremely strong voltage regulator for use with LiPo receiver batteries in nitro models and works perfectly with heavy cars and powerful servos, such as those found in 1/5th – 1/8th scale models. The new one-piece blue anodized aluminium motor mount for the S8-BX and S8-TX stiffens up the chassis around the engine and of course enables a quick engine removal and remounting. Finally, similar to the one released by Nosram on Friday, LRP have also released their new Spec.2 compact and lightweight starter box that has a new higher positioned starter wheel for more precise car positioning and faster starts.

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July 4, 2009

Ultimate Racing Pro Racing bearing sets

Ultimate Racing have presented their new range of Pro Racing bearings to satisfy the needs of the most demanding drivers. All bearing kits have been manufactured to optimize the efficiency of all the cars moving parts, minimizing friction. Each bearing comes with 2 different seals, the internal one is made of steel in order to minimize the friction and the external one of rubber, with a new design developed by their tech department, that seals the bearing from water and dirt while still running free. Available as full sets for Associated, Mugen, Kyosho and Losi buggies, they have been lubricated with a high grade Teflon grease.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

July 3, 2009

JConcepts Mugen MBX-6T Illuzion Hi-Flow body

JConcepts have given the Mugen MBX-6T the Illuzion treatment with the release of the their new Hi-Flow body. With its tough overall look, combining the “black out” headlight and grill treatment with recessed windows and roof line, the Hi-Flow is indeed best in show. Its styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original MBX5-T body that made it a racer favorite. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized features and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.

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July 2, 2009

Champion Genes – Hot Bodies D8T

1/8 scale nitro off-road truggies are still a growing class, although the release of new kits has declined a bit during the last 12 month, nearly all of the important manufacturers have released at least one truck the last couple of years. Hot Bodies’ new D8T is the latest 1/8 scale nitro truggy on the block and heavily borrows from the HB D8 buggy that Atsushi Hara drove to victory at the 2008 nitro buggy World Championships in North Carolina/USA. Most of the changes or updates take place chassis side, in combination with longer wishbones plus some other refinements, to make sure the D8T not only matches but aims to exceed the performance of the current breed of nitro competition truggies.

Read the full review here

July 2, 2009

Tourex X-500 buggy tires

Tourex have proved that they are serious about next weeks European Championships in Austria with the development of their new X-500 tire. Designed using the experience gained at the Warm up race held on the track back in April, the German company have created this new pattern that sports a narrow and shallow profile and are great for hard and fast dirt tracks. We will find out next week if they work as expected.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

July 2, 2009

Pro-Line Caliber pre-mounted

Pro-Line releases the all-new Caliber pre-mounted on Velocity V2 wheels. The new larger diameter and larger width wheels give your car the maximum traction and stability, while the Caliber’s step-pin technology collides with small pin technology to bring you a tire tread that is versatile and long-lasting. The small top pin is good for light to heavy loose dirt, while the base pin works great on hard-packed/blue-groove surfaces. Available in M2 and M3 compounds on either white or yellow wheels.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]